On June 20, 2012, Ottawa-based Caribbean embassies and high commissions jointly hosted a reception at the Chateau Laurier hotel to mark 39 years of CARICOM’s existence. Among the attendees and speakers were Ms. Diane Ablonczy, Canada's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs); Mr. Philip Buxo, High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; the Bahamas High Commissioner to Canada, Mr. Michael Smith; and
Senator Don Meredith (photo#53). Guests were greeted by community members in colourful traditional Caribbean attire and treated to tasty culinary delights from the Islands.
Senator Don Meredith (photo#53). Guests were greeted by community members in colourful traditional Caribbean attire and treated to tasty culinary delights from the Islands.